H.R. 288 · 118th Congress

Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

Introduced on Jan 11, 2023 by Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-5). 13 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 20, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 11, 2023
Cosponsors
13
0 from the other party
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Judicial review and appeals

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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Scott FitzgeraldR-WI-5Sponsor

Republicans · 13

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jun 15, 2023· House· Procedural· Failed 210–220
  2. On Passage
    Jun 15, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 220–211

History

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  1. Jan 11, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 11, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 11, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. May 10, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 10, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 5.
  6. Jun 1, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-83.
  7. Jun 1, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-83.
  8. Jun 1, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
  9. Jun 5, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. R. 277 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 288 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 1615 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H. R. 1640 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. One motion to recommit on each measure.
  10. Jun 12, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  11. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2938-2944; text: CR H2938-2939)
  12. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  13. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 288.
  14. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 1.
  15. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
  16. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseMs. Dean (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2944)
  17. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  18. Jun 15, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. R. 288, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dean (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  19. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2944-2945)
  20. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 270).House · Roll call 270
  21. Jun 15, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 211 (Roll no. 271).House · Roll call 271
  22. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 211 (Roll no. 271).House · Roll call 271
  23. Jun 15, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. Jun 20, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  2. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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